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Swindon charity celebrates singing Totally Divine
Is your child talented or gifted, or does he or she just love to sing? Nails ♥ Lashes ♥ Tanning
The JTP Trust is a associated itself closely
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Founded by mas- and 'Swindon the Opera', ♥ Vast knowledge & experience
ter-singing teacher both with music by Betty ♥ Exceptional value for money
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Thompson, it ex- In July the JTP Trust advice
ists to promote, im- presented a spectactular ♥ Relaxed, friendly & fun!
prove, develop and tenth anniversary concert 01793 781238
maintain standards with guest spots from
of singing in and West End singer Sarah totallydivine.net
around Swindon Covey and Arts Educa-
for children aged 4 tional School graduate Wedding Fayre
years upwards who Jordan Ginger, both of
have a passion for whom are former students at Blunsdon House Hotel
singing. of the charity.
Recent research Janice Thompson working with a student The JTP Trust has vacan-
suggests that sing- cies for enthusiastic sing-
ing assists reading skills, and the Even the youngest singers are ers in all classes, but particularly in its
trust is also keen to offer scholarships offered opportunity to perform in youngest classes and concert choir.
to children who love singing and concerts and children's musicals, Classes and choir rehearsals
are recommended by their primary and to succeed in exams. In the old- take place on Tuesday evenings at
school teachers. est classes, JTP Trust has a proven Haydonleigh Primary School and are
Each child's voice is individually record of helping teenage singers to a unique blend of solo, ensemble and
developed by an experienced teach- gain points for university by achiev- musical theatre styles.
ing team and lessons include tuition ing high scores in advanced musical For information about taking part
with Janice herself. Her experience theatre exams in free taster days in September, mail:
includes a two year tenure as chair- The JTP Trust Girls Concert Choir [email protected]
man of a national singing teachers' for 14 to 18 year olds has achieved jtptrust.org
organisation and presentations in national excellence by twice reaching Sunday 21st September
England and Europe on young de- the finals of Music for Youth. 11am - 3pm
veloping voices. Over the last few years the trust has Escape to Blunsdon House Hotel
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For men who sing Fully qualified

Wessex Male Choir took a well earned break in August but will launch the beauty and
new season under new musical director Katrine Reimers in early September. holistic therapist ZPing Wang Digital Ilustration by Adobe Illustrator
12 Sept 2004

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Orchestra holds open rehearsal and concert Wedding Fayre
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all instruments to take part in an open rehearsal of Schubert's Unfinished
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and will be followed by a performance.
Guests of all ages are invited to watch or just turn up for the performance.
For details contact Sheridan Parsons: [email protected] www.wedding-fayre.co.uk
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